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Best easy trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

Best easy trails in Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park

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North Rhine-Westphalia
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The Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park was founded in 1965 and covers an area of 2736 square kilometers in the northeast of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the sixth largest park in Germany and the second largest park in the federal state. Part of the nature park is the Teutoburg Forest, but the area is much larger and includes other nature conservation and forest areas.

Visitors can enjoy the varied landscape and beautiful forest trails here - relaxation for the whole family. Impressive cultural landscapes and natural treasures such as the Externsteine or the Desenberg volcano also await.

Top sights

Grottenfels
Grottenfels
Cliff
Stemberg
Stemberg
Peak
Bollerspring
Bollerspring
Spring
Sandsteinquelle
Sandsteinquelle
Spring
Lewenberg
Lewenberg
Peak
Jammertal
Jammertal
Valley

Top trails

  1. #1 - Externsteine

    4.4 (179)·Easy·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Varied loop hike around the Externsteine in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park. The Externsteine are striking sandstone rock formations in the Teutoburg Forest, which represent an outstanding natural attraction in Germany and are protected as a natural and cultural monument. The loop route leads from the free Hermannsweg hiking car park on the B1 (exit Horn / Detmold-Süd) to the Externsteinen via the Bärdenstein and the Knickhagen. The route makes a detour to the visitor center, where there is...

  2. #2 - Blaubeerroute

    4.5 (51)·Easy·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular loop in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. This multi-faceted hike allows you to experience the natural landscape in all its facets. The nature reserve around the Externsteine offers a variety of natural attractions with constant changes. The Externsteine is an impressive natural and cultural monument; the sandstone formations tower impressively over the landscape. The trail leads through mixed forests and across blueberry heaths, and there are always benches to take a...

  3. #3 - Pivikter Wasserweg

    4.6 (44)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Water-rich quality trail in the Teutoburg Forest Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia The Pivikter Wasserweg is a certified quality trail west of Detmold. In sections, following the course of the famous Hermannsweg, you walk past idyllic waters such as the Donopter pond, the Eisenquelle ("iron-rich spring"), the crab pond and the mystical moorland of the Hiddeser Bent. The landscapes, characterized by romantic waters and moors, are under strict nature protection, which is why you can observe...

  4. #4 - Kurpark Bad Salfulzen

    3.9 (25)·Easy·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Picturesque round tour in Bad Salzuflen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The paths on this relaxed tour are well developed and not too many meters in altitude have to be overcome. It goes through the Kurpark Salzuflen. The paths, some of which are lined with trees, the spa park lakes and the diverse range of different Kneipp pools invite you to relax. There is an entrance fee for part of the tour. Highlights of the tour: - Kurparksee - Concert Hall - Deer Park - Kneipp pool

  5. #5 - Aktiver Rucksack

    4.6 (12)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Culturally historical circular hike awarded as a quality route for Wanderable Germany This route ensures complete relaxation and helps slow down a stressful everyday life. It also combines nature with cultural and historical highlights. On the approximately 6 kilometers you travel back to the Stone Age, to the beginnings of civilization. The starting point Oerlinghausen is well equipped with archaeological sites. A special highlight is a visit to the Oerlinghausen Archaeological Open-Air...

  6. #6 - Luherheide: Försterteische - Staffpark

    4.7 (8)·Easy·3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  7. #7 - Rund um Hörste

    4.4 (16)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Beautiful circular hike from Stapelage through the Teutoburg Forest in North Rhine-Westphalia From Stapelage, this route runs through the Eastern Teutoburg Forest nature reserve and past the Hörste outdoor pool and the Hörster Bach. Highlights: - Eastern Teutoburg Forest nature reserve - beautiful forest trails - Outdoor swimming pool Hörste

  8. #8 - Leopoldstal: A2 Silberbachtal

    4.0 (7)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly circular route from Leopoldstal, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular route begins at the old school in Leopoldstal. It leads through the beautiful forest area Eggeosthang with Lippischer Velmersstot along the Way of the Cross. On the way, a detour to the mystical stone labyrinth is worthwhile. It finally goes back through the Silberbachtal. Highlights: - Detour to the stone labyrinth - beautiful forest trails - magnificent views

  9. #9 - Dünenpfad Augustdorf

    4.5 (15)·Easy·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Charming, panoramic hiking tour in Augustdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. Augustdorfer dune path circular route: There is an extensive sandy area in the southern Teutoburg Forest. The Senne is one of North Rhine-Westphalia's most important heathlands, which covers the oldest thin inland area in northwest Germany. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice views

  10. #10 - Rosenberg

    4.6 (5)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
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